Enhancing Ather’s Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) with Motor Cut-Off for Ultimate Safety
Ather’s introduction of the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) is a commendable step towards rider safety. In sudden braking situations, ESS activates rapid blinking of the tail lamp to alert surrounding traffic, reducing the risk of rear-end collisions.
Building upon this, integrating a motor cut-off feature during panic braking could further enhance safety. By automatically cutting power to the motor when ESS is activated, this feature would:
Prevent unintended acceleration: Ensuring the scooter doesn’t surge forward during emergency stops.
Enhance rider control: Allowing riders to focus solely on braking without worrying about throttle input.
Maintain Ather’s riding experience: Activating only during ESS-triggered scenarios ensures that the scooter’s performance remains unaffected during regular braking.
Implementing this feature aligns with Ather’s commitment to innovation and rider safety. It would provide an additional layer of protection, making rides safer without compromising the thrill and responsiveness that Ather scooters are known for.
What are your thoughts on this potential enhancement? Could this be the next big safety feature for Ather scooters?
Better control so the rider isnt fighting both brakes and throttle at once.
It will reduce the human error of holding brakes and accelerate at a same time
This could be implement with newest traction control units a potential
Ik it wound look like a dumb idea but There is no loss as it only Cuting the power of a fraction of a sec and then ur good to go again
A idea cuz one of my Friend bashed it on a wall he was learning to ride
After a scratching hault he dint let go of the throttle and went on to kiss the wall it was not a major think but just enough to throw him out
I don’t think it’s pratical
As some times quick acclearation reaction can move from an accident and mostly
They need an abs
Not all these fancy features
I believe this would be like some electric scooters that used to disconnect acceleration when brakes are applied, but in this case works only when ESS activates.
Makes a lot of sense because at times this does happen and can reduce risks during panic.
You get my vote on this!
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Man Ather brakes have no issue is works completely
It’s good brake ,issue is having without abs make feel dangerous
And if motor cut off suddenly during panic braking it may have dangerous effects depending upon situation cannot say it will help at all sinaro
So can’t predict it’s good or not in all sinaro
Well it’s panic braking first off and u definitely won’t be using acceleration
I get your point, but this feature could actually help in panic braking situations.
Like
Maybe even delayed by a sec or so
It can prevent unintended acceleration, reduce skidding risks, and give better controls specially on slippery roads. Since power restores as soon as you ease off the brakes, it wouldnt affect quick getaways. Its just an extra safety layer for extreme situations without changing the usual ride experience.
Or imagine it getting activated while the Front wheel is locked up but it may be only implemented on athers newest models with speed sensors…
Agreed, I’ve had many near misses where I had to lock rear tyres (thereby engaging ESS) and release the brakes to avoid an obstacle.
Messing with controls during emergency especially on a scooter is very dangerous. Ather is known for its predictable dynamics, and this idea goes against it imo
Also worried any implementation of this will be messed up and make it like Ola’s awful throttle-cutoff on brake. That was one of the many big dealbreakers for the S1.
Good to see the community is alive again well atleast few of them I know.
What’s ur take on this would love to read.
When ur press both the brakes and maybe a bit of throttle (let’s assume that few do ) the F wheel would skid how would u take care of unwanted acceleration at that time
Kept lurking the forums but never found anything worthwhile to comment on, especially since the company has gone quiet
I can understand how unintentional acceleration is dangerous on EVs, even more so than ICE where there is a throttle delay. They could add a setting enabling this feature or have different “Riding Profiles” where the throttle calibration could be slower or aggressive depending on the choice.
But Ather doesn’t like providing choice ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Enhancing Ather’s Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) with Motor Cut-Off for Ultimate Safety 
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